Now Fresh · Kibble
Small Breed Puppy Turkey, Salmon & Duck Grain-Free
For a puppy that is calm and holding its weight, Now Fresh Small Breed Puppy Turkey, Salmon & Duck Grain-Free scores 94 out of 100 if the dog is small. It is not offered to a medium-sized or large dog. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
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Who it is for
Made for small puppies.
Not offered to adult dogs: Made for the puppy life stage, not adult.
Not offered to senior dogs: Made for the puppy life stage, not senior.
Not offered to medium dogs: Kibble size not suitable for medium breed.
Not offered to large dogs: Kibble too small for large breed.
What it scores, and why
For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.
A puppy, calm, holding its weightSmall 94Medium not offeredLarge not offered
The 94 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (28.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (18.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (28.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.1%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 94Medium not offeredLarge not offered
The 94 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (28.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (18.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (28.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.1%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
A puppy, moderately active, losing weightSmall 74Medium not offeredLarge not offered
The 74 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 20.0% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
15 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (28.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.1%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
A puppy, very active, losing weightSmall 76.5Medium not offeredLarge not offered
The 76.5 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (28.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 20.0% of dry matter and fibre is 4.0% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (28.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.1%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
A puppy, calm, losing weightSmall 72.1Medium not offeredLarge not offered
The 72.1 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (28.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 20.0% of dry matter and fibre is 4.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
13.1 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (28.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.1%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
A puppy, moderately active, building muscleSmall 94Medium not offeredLarge not offered
The 94 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (28.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (18.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (28.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.1%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
A puppy, very active, holding its weightSmall 94Medium not offeredLarge not offered
The 94 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (28.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (18.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (28.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.1%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
A puppy, very active, building muscleSmall 89.6Medium not offeredLarge not offered
The 89.6 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Good protein (28.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleHigh fat (18.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyleProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog building muscle, full points start at 32%.
30.6 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (28.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.1%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
A puppy, calm, building muscleSmall 94Medium not offeredLarge not offered
The 94 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Nothing more to say here.
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
High protein content (28.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogProtein is 31.1% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's puppy life stageOptimal calcium-phosphorus ratio for this dog's growing bonesDHA (0.1%) supports this dog's brain and eye development
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Every kind of dog
Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.
| Dog | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | 94 | not offered | not offered |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | 94 | not offered | not offered |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | 74 | not offered | not offered |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | 76.5 | not offered | not offered |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | 72.1 | not offered | not offered |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | 94 | not offered | not offered |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | 94 | not offered | not offered |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | 89.6 | not offered | not offered |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | 94 | not offered | not offered |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
Not offered: Made for the puppy life stage, not adult.
Not offered: Made for the puppy life stage, not senior.
Not offered: Kibble size not suitable for medium breed.
Not offered: Kibble too small for large breed.
What the label says
- Protein28%
- Fat18%
- Fibre4%
- Moisture10%
- Ash7.6%
- Calcium1.1%
- Phosphorus1%
- Omega-62.8%
- Omega-30.8%
- DHA0.1%
- EPA0.1%
- Calories3,773 kcal per kg, 415 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for growth, including large-breed puppies, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
de-boned turkey, whole dried egg, peas, pea flour, potatoes, potato flour, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavour, monocalcium phosphate, coconut oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), de-boned salmon, de-boned duck, flaxseed, apples, pea fibre, calcium carbonate, suncured alfalfa, tomato, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, squash, bananas, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, pomegranate, papayas, lentils, broccoli, salt, marine microalgae oil, dried chicory root, choline chloride, taurine, vitamins, minerals, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, DL-methionine, L-lysine, potassium chloride, L-carnitine, dried rosemary
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: turkey, duck, egg, fish, salmon and legumes.
Price
On May 5, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 1.6 kg bag at $34.99 in Canadian dollars.
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These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.
Scores as of October 12, 2026.
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